Orange girl

Uma , with her Kunjamma, had been to the temple early in the morning, yesterday. Being 1st Karkkidakam, its auspicious to visit the temple and pray with offerings . They had been to our Krishna temple.

At about 6.15 am, Uma came to my room. She had a large cup of tea with her, for me. That's unusual. Uma is well aware that I am used to black coffee in the morning. However, she's with me with the XL cup of tea. I was on my bed, waiting for my morning gift.  (You must be knowing what it is !). As  she came in, I woke up and sat on the bed. Wow.. what  am I seeing.. Orange girl in bright red ! Orange girl wearing a red and white kurta. Top bright red..and bottom white with red and gold handiwork, over the sides (thighs).  She is shining. She stood in front of me.. Surprised, I was scanning all over her. Beautiful she is and looks too.

There were no wrinkles or stains.. tells that its new.  Excellent fitting... tells Uma herself made it !

"Maamma.. have you not seen me earlier ? You are looking at me so wonder stuck..  " Uma called me to the present. "Uma... you look very beautiful.. this dress matches you well.. where did you get this.. I have n't seen it here... ?" I asked her.

"Aaah.. my father brought three churidars ... I just sized them up.. is this good ?"

"Fantastic " I said. "Matches well with the color ..".  She gave me the tea, and said "Maamma, I am taking Kunjamma too to the temple. Are you aware that today is Karkkidakam First ?".

"Yeah.. but how do you go ?" I asked her. "Pai uncle is already here to take us " she said.

And they went to the temple, and then they left Padma at the clinic. Uma returned home.

My thoughts on Uma, were violent. How come this girl (lady ?) still not married.. I know she is not inclined to marriage, and even any proposals !  She probably finds her saviour in me. Ok, that's fine for me. But, a girl of 30 living with a man of 56 ! This won't be acceptable to her family .. and even our society !  How to change that ?

I remember, I had, at many occassions, discussed this issue with Uma. She is firm and won't yield to any marriage proposals. At all those occassions, she concluded the discussions with " I am happy to live here.. with you..  like this.. I don't need to get married... Don't you like to allow me to be with you, forever ?" . How can I say "No" to this girl ...  ?  I am still confused ! However, I am determined to like my 'orange girl' (or love my orange !).

Is 'like' different from 'love' ?

I've a lot more to tell you on the last nights. I keep my remote eyes open all through the night.

Today morning, Thankamma (our home maid during the 80s ) was here. She wanted to meet me. She left a message with Remani, that she will be back tomorrow morning.  What for ? May be, for some money. Well, I can't guess it now.